Response to Calls for Action on ESG and the SDGs
First written in FY2019. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
59 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The 21st Long-Term Management Plan identifies the practice of sustainability management as a value we seek to uphold, and we will practice sustainability management through focused initiatives aimed at achieving the KPIs established for each of the 5 materialities (material issues).」
The company has incorporated its response to ESG and the SDGs into the values, 5 materialities and KPIs of the 21st Long-Term Management Plan, rather than limiting it to a response to external requests. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, as companies face increasingly strong expectations to address ESG (environmental, social and governance), the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and climate-related risks, we established our Sustainability Policy in December 2021 to help realize a sustainable local community.」
In addition to the previous expectations regarding ESG and the SDGs, the company has added climate-related risks and the establishment of a Sustainability Policy, broadening and specifying the issues to be addressed. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, companies are facing increasingly strong expectations to address ESG (environmental, social and governance), the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and climate-related risks, as well as to strengthen management systems through measures such as preventing money laundering and terrorist financing and enhancing security against cyberattacks. We must continue working to strengthen our management systems.」
In addition to addressing ESG and the SDGs, the company explicitly identifies climate-related risks, broadening the scope of management-related measures expected by external stakeholders. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「At the same time, there are growing calls for action on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).」
The bank explicitly identifies external expectations regarding ESG and the SDGs as a material issue.